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Immigrant survivors of war and genocide tell their stories

"I Lived to Tell The World, Live" is a production of The Immigrant Story (TIS), an award-winning storytelling organization in Portland, Oregon. The performance is at Oregon State University on Feb 1 at 7pm.

Joining the Exchange is Rama Yousef, a child survivor of the war in Syria and one of the featured storytellers in "I Lived to Tell The World, Live."

Rama Yousef is a featured storyteller in the theater production of "I Lived to Tell the World, Live" at Oregon State University on Feb 1, 2025.
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Rama Yousef is a featured storyteller in the theater production of "I Lived to Tell the World, Live" at Oregon State University on Feb 1, 2025.

Also joining the conversation is Dr. Katherine Hubler. Dr. Hubler is a historian in the School of History, Philosophy and Religion at Oregon State. She is also the editor of “Listening to Survivors: Four Decades of Holocaust Memorial Week at Oregon State University.” Dr. Hubler also serves as co-chair of the OSU Holocaust Memorial Program..

TIS Live performances combine nuanced storytelling with subtle performance art to present a professionally produced, high-quality program. These programs combine distinctive world music, often specifically created for the occasion, with inspiring storytellers who share their lived experiences. TIS Live creates two new shows each year, one in spring and one in early fall. They are professionally recorded and presented on the The Immigrant Story Live YouTube channel for public viewing.

A book titled "I Lived to Tell the World" by journalist Elizabeth Mehren, published in 2024 by OSU press, contains the stories of 13 survivors of war who came to Oregon. The book inspired "I Lived to Tell The World, Live," which is a theatrical production produced by The Immigrant Story, Live on Feb 1 and an exhibit at OSU ongoing until March 1.

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Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a multimedia certificate from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.